# Building permits at 8 George St, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $823,000 new building at 32 Pinckney St, permitted Sep 28.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jan 21: Replacing a Navien combi boiler with a Rinnai combi boiler. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits (61 projects) since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 680 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Plumbing | Replacing a Navien combi boiler with a Rinnai combi boiler | Not listed | [P26-000024](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000024/) |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Plumbing | Fast fill on boiler | Not listed | [P24-000737](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P24-000737/) |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Plumbing | Replacement navien boiler | Not listed | [G24-000589](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G24-000589/) |
| May 30, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayment. Instali architect type roofing shingles. | $11,600 | [B17-000916](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B17-000916/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

62 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | [20 Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lincoln-ave/) | 240 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $14,000 | [B26-001199](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001199/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [118 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/118-perkins-st/) | 590 ft SW | Roofing | Re-roofing a rubber roof | $33,007 | [B26-001449](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001449/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 680 ft S | Plumbing | Backyard cottage new construction, new plumbing. | Not listed | [P26-000535](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000535/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [110 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/110-perkins-st/) | 540 ft SW | Electrical | Install GFCI Protection at range, remove shower light, and blank plate old wall mounted smoke. | $300 | [E26-001283](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001283/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [96 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-broadway/) | 930 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Supply & install (1) one heat pump system with (2) two zones and associated duct work and (3) three mini splits | $22,550 | [SM26-000053](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000053/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 680 ft S | Electrical | Complete wiring of dwelling | $20,000 | [E26-000704](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000704/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [21 Wheeler St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-wheeler-st/) | 650 ft SW | Roofing | strip and re-roof | $55,000 | [B26-001386](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001386/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 680 ft S | New building | Construction of a Backyard cottage Foundation permit B26-000306 | $150,000 | [B26-000255](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000255/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation existing cabinets, - Framing and drywall repairs/ modifications as needed. Plumbing and electrical modifications required for the kitchen layout. | $17,000 | [B26-001308](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001308/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [96 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-broadway/) | 930 ft NW | Plumbing | Remodel kitchens and baths | Not listed | [P26-000495](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000495/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [96 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-broadway/) | 930 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation of one unit, 1 gas furnace 1 gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000390/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 440 ft W | Alteration or repair | strip and reside 22 squares vinyl siding for replacement. no structural changes. | $54,722 | [B26-001251](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001251/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [22 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-austin-st/) | 730 ft N | Plumbing | Basement: washer and dryer connections, 3 water tanks plumbing installation First floor: new plumbing for kitchen with sink and dishwasher; 1 full bathroom with shower stall, toilet and lav. Second floor: 2 full bathrooms with shower stall, toilet and lav. New plumbing for kitchen with sink and dish | Not listed | [P26-000471](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000471/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [22 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-austin-st/) | 730 ft N | Plumbing | Cut and cap gas line first and second floor | Not listed | [G26-000373](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000373/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Wire a kitchen B26-001308 | $4,500 | [E26-001226](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001226/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | 1 gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000374](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000374/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | 2 Floor Kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000473](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000473/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [75 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-florence-st/) | 660 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Railings replacement - composite white railings, stairs demolition and disposal. Remove and replace approximately 17.5 squares of asphalt shingle roofing and 4.5 squares of EPDM roofing. Install new Ice & Water Shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, and chimney cap. Repoint | $30,039 | [B26-001095](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001095/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 440 ft W | Electrical | Removal and reinstall electrical devices and fixtures for new siding | $2,000 | [E26-001160](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001160/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 680 ft S | Electrical | Ground wire for foundation | $300 | [E26-001154](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001154/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 680 ft S | New building | Foundation only for backyard cottage Construction permit B26-000255 | $20,000 | [B26-000306](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000306/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [74 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-florence-st/) | 750 ft SW | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel fixture swap out | Not listed | [P26-000424](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000424/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [102 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/102-perkins-st/) | 510 ft S | Electrical | Replace hallway light fixture | $100 | [E25-001726](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001726/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [81 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/81-broadway/) | 680 ft NW | Electrical | disconnect reconnect of 20ton rooftop, 2 mini splits installed | $10,000 | [E26-001046](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001046/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [74 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-florence-st/) | 750 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Bathrrom floor and new tub | $16,300 | [B26-000796](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000796/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [22 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-austin-st/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | 1st floor/unit 1: - ⅜ sheetrock all over walls - Demo existing bathroom and make new one in existing place, new stand up shower (install new tiles, shower head etc), new toilet and vanity - Remodel existing kitchen, new cabinets, new appliances. - New plumbing and electrical all over apartment (cl | $227,520 | [B26-000417](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000417/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [74 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-perkins-st/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $7,832 | [B26-000943](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000943/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 440 ft W | Electrical | Outlet and light for deck | $500 | [E26-000712](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000712/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [155 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-perkins-st/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | insulating basement rim joists with 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating attic slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating common wall with 3" fiberglass and 2" polyiso board | $5,607 | [B26-000639](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000639/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [14 Mount Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mount-pleasant-st/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | install new fire alarm system | $5,000 | [E26-000928](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000928/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [82 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-myrtle-st/) | 960 ft SW | Addition | ONE STORY & UNIT ADDITION: The scope includes the renovation of two (2) existing residential units and the vertical addition of a third unit, resulting in a three-family (3-unit) dwelling with a total height of 2.5 stories 1. Basement Unit (Unit #1) - Interior updates to the existing finished baseme | $422,000 | [B26-000262](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000262/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [81 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/81-broadway/) | 680 ft NW | Plumbing | Rooftop unit replacement | Not listed | [G26-000301](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000301/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [82 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-myrtle-st/) | 960 ft SW | Electrical | Wiring new addition in back of property and complete second floor. Adding 3 new meters | $26,000 | [E26-000687](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000687/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [16 Hathorn St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-hathorn-st/) | 510 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of 2 systems with 1 zone each system | $27,500 | [SM26-000070](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000070/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [85 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/85-broadway/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Add recessed ligths, install 3 new outlets WORK IN UNIT 89 | $4,500 | [E26-000735](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000735/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 440 ft W | Alteration or repair | Front porch replacement | $13,500 | [B26-000633](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000633/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [8 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-franklin-st/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | Not listed | [P26-000276](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000276/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [8 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-franklin-st/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | Not listed | [G26-000227](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000227/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [23 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-mount-vernon-st/) | 270 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire the first Floor and also install a sub panel on the first floor | $4,000 | [E26-000646](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000646/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [23 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-mount-vernon-st/) | 270 ft SE | Electrical | add a subpanel on the Second Floor | $2,000 | [E26-000098](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000098/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [14 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-arlington-st/) | 590 ft W | Roofing | Re roof mansard face shingles | $34,020 | [B26-000624](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000624/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [28 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-crescent-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Inside sewer line replacement | Not listed | [P26-000566](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000566/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [32 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pinckney-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | New building | New construction of 3 unit ground up build Foundation only permit B26-000349 | $823,000 | [B26-000329](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000329/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | 1 Full Kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000542](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000542/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Kitchen rewire | $5,000 | [E26-001304](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001304/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new ductwork for new HVAC system in 1 and 2 Family building | $40,000 | [SM26-000056](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000056/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [65 Pennsylvania Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-pennsylvania-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC Gas Furnace System Installation | $47,665 | [SM26-000097](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000097/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [32 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pinckney-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Installation for a Ufer ground in the new footing for a 400 amp electrical service. | $1,200 | [E26-000995](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000995/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [61 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-pearl-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Strip and re roof 300 ft.² flat roof on porch. | $4,890 | [B26-001028](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001028/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [24 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-crescent-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | finish rm in basement for home office. 8 recessed lights, 4 switches, 9 outlets, 1 baseboard heater | $2,555 | [E26-000957](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000957/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas for two furnace, two water heater, gas stoves | Not listed | [G26-000225](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000225/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | New Plumb 2 family home | Not listed | [P26-000275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000275/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [65 Pennsylvania Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-pennsylvania-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | 5 1/2 Bathrooms, 3 Kitchens, 3 Laundries, 3 Gas Water Heaters | Not listed | [P26-000345](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000345/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [65 Pennsylvania Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-pennsylvania-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | 3 Stoves, 3 Furnaces, 3 Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000294](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000294/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Kitchen rewire | $4,500 | [E26-000846](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000846/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Full kitchen remodeling | $34,000 | [B26-000731](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000731/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window. Like size and no structural changes. | $2,360 | [B26-000681](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000681/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [24 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-crescent-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Owens Corning Basement Finishing System. 200S/Q feet. Non - Habitable finished storage. Basement. | $41,886 | [B25-002321](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002321/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [39 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Roof replacement, 15 sq, re-shingle, GAF Timberline HDZ, ice and water, 6 feet shield, tape plywood as needed | $17,212 | [B26-000352](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000352/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [32 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pinckney-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Relocate the temp service on the property | Not listed | [E26-000695](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000695/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [27 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-franklin-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | Stainless steel chimney cap 17x25x12, Installation of cap, Supply and install a 7’’ round stainless steel liner with two tees | $4,711 | [B26-000559](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000559/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Rewire 2 unit | $18,000 | [E26-000626](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000626/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on George St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [7 George St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-george-st/): newest permit Jan 2, 2026

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Source: Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7), SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-08 17:35 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Contains information from Applications for Permits and Licenses (SomerStat, City of Somerville), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL). Database: https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7 License: https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-george-st/